Iron Chef Jose Garces

The Latin Chef from Chicago bested nine other renowned chefs to gain the title "The Next Iron Chef".  Jose Garces, chef and owner of five restaurants in Philadelphia, Amada, Tinto, Distrito, Chifa and Village Whiskey, and one restaurant in Chicago, Mercat a la Planxa, outshined Chef Jehangir Mehta on battle racks and ribs. 

For a second, I thought that my cousin's favorite, Chef Mehta, had the edge at the battle in Kitchen Stadium.  It was apparent though, at the judges panel, the three Iron Chefs- Morimoto, Symon and Flay, were rooting for Chef Garces' impeccable cooking technique more than Chef Mehta's bold take on creativity and plating. 

Here is the winning menu of Iron Chef Garces: Buffalo Tartare with kobe sirloin and Buffalo Rib Steak cooked au poivre, Carnitas Tacos using pork spareribs, Pork Loin crusted with mustard and herbs, Beef Short Rib Pizza with balsamic marmalade, and Baby Back Ribs with spicy barbeque sauce.

I am not much of a fan for Latin cuisine but I would surely want to stop by taste his dishes if I pass by Philly.